Saturday, 8 November 2014

The weather has turned cold and blustery...we even had our first frost here in the UK the other day!

The leaves on the trees has turned to display a glorious array of golden colours, and as the cold autumn wind howls around us, they are collecting in inviting piles on the ground...

There are so many things I love about this time of year: The crisp, low winter sun ...as the days grow shorter and darker, frosty morning sunrises and inviting puddles covered with the slimmest layer of ice...Red cheeks and Little Miss Moo's cold little hand in mine,....the smell of wood burning on a fireplace in the air...

Coming inside, teeth shattering, kicking off our boots and coats, then slipping into a warm bath!

Slippers and pajamas, lighting a candle and snuggling up inside...

Hot chocolate, comfort food and board games in candle light....whilst the rain is beating on our windows!

So yesterday I set up a little autumn Party at the kitchen table before I went to pick up Little Miss Moo from school:

Homemade vaffles with "stirred" blueberry and redcurrant jam...

Hot chocolate for LMM with cream on top and lashings of marshmallows....

Chai Latte for me...(and a few praline chocolates...naughty!!)

And a memory game for a bit of quality fun Mia&mamma time!

This is what the Danish call "hygge"...in Norway we call it "kos"....

basically creating a beautiful and enjoyable atmosphere...

...making the everyday special !...especially important in the dark winter months!

Thursday, 6 November 2014

So , yesterday I had the honor of attending the inaugural Interior Blog Awards , hosted by Amara , at the super luxurious Rosewood London.

Nostalgiecat was, thanks to all your support, up for Best DIY blog!

It was a super-stylish affair, at a super stylish venue with a super posh dress code...

Being a jeans and t-shirt kinda girl, I think I scrubbed up well for the occasion...Ha!

I was in overwhelmingly great company, and being nominated for such a prestigious award alongside an impressive array of interior bloggers was not only humbling, but I also found myself starstruck at times, as I rubbed shoulders with some of my blogging/design idols (I wont embarrass myself by namedropping!)

I never had any anticipation of winning, but truly enjoyed myself knocking back champagne...and meeting some of my blogosphaere "friends" face to face was just amazing!